Youth Crisis Specialist – Mental Health Support

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority; Selkirk; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority in Selkirk, MB seeks a Community Mental Health Worker – Crisis Services to provide crisis intervention and lead assessments for clients and families. The role emphasizes holistic care, recovery, and collaboration with the team to implement action plans.

Qualified candidates hold appropriate professional designation and ASIST certification, plus relevant mental health crisis experience.

Qualifications

• ASIST Certificate (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) required.
• Two years’ experience in relevant mental health area.
• Two years’ direct experience in mental health crisis management preferred.
• Knowledge of mental health problems, illnesses, and treatments.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention to clients, families and caregivers.
• Lead assessments, treatment planning, and action planning to resolve crises.
• Diffuse situations and minimize safety risks for individuals and staff.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

B.SC.MH, B. Sc. P.N, RPN, BN, RN, BSW or MOT.

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority in Selkirk, MB seeks a Community Mental Health Worker – Crisis Services to provide crisis intervention and lead assessments for clients and families. The role emphasizes holistic care, recovery, and collaboration with the team to implement action plans.

Qualified candidates hold appropriate professional designation and ASIST certification, plus relevant mental health crisis experience.